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PINACEAE |
CUPRESSACEAE |
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| LEAF |
ARRANGEMENT |
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alternate |
Alt, opp., whorled |
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COMPLEXITY |
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simple, linear |
simple, linear,scale |
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persist/deciduous |
persist/deciduous |
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STIPULES |
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singly/fasciles |
single |
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| CONES |
PERFECT? |
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imperfect |
imperfect |
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monoecious |
mono/dioecious |
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ARRANGEMENT |
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distinct bract/scale |
fused bract/scale |
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PARTS |
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two inside-facing |
two outfacing |
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ovules/scale |
ovules/scale |
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| SEED |
TYPES |
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wingless or |
wingless or |
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terminal wing |
2-3 lateral wings |
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NUMBER |
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| ECONOMICS |
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#1 lumber |
poles&posts |
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turpentine, methanol |
shingles &siding |
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naval stores |
chests&wardrobes |
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wood pulp |
oils&perfumes |
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Christmas |
tourism |
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ornamentals |
ornamentals |
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| RANGE |
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N. Hemisphere |
worldwide |
Last Updated on 7/20/00
By MUDES